Search Huntington Beach Arrests

Huntington Beach recent arrests are tracked by the city police department and the Orange County jail system. The Huntington Beach Police Department publishes an adult arrest log as a PDF that anyone can download. The Orange County Sheriff also runs an inmate search for people booked into county detention. Huntington Beach is one of the largest cities in Orange County, and its police department handles a steady flow of arrests. You can search Huntington Beach arrest records through the city log or the county portal at no charge.

Huntington Beach Arrest Log

The Huntington Beach Police adult arrest log is a live PDF that shows recent arrests made by city officers. Each entry includes the case ID, date, time, last name, first name, middle name, race, sex, age, residence, and charges. The document updates as new Huntington Beach arrests are processed. You can download it at any time from the city website.

This is one of the more detailed city-level arrest logs in Orange County. The PDF format means you get a snapshot of recent booking activity. It does not require an account or login. Just click the link and the file opens. The log covers a rolling window of recent Huntington Beach arrests. Older entries drop off as new ones come in. For historical arrest data from Huntington Beach, you would need to contact the records division at (714) 536-5641.

Note: The arrest log PDF may take a moment to load depending on file size and your connection speed.

Orange County Inmate Search for Huntington Beach

People arrested in Huntington Beach who are not cited and released end up in the Orange County jail. The Orange County Sheriff's Public Services Portal has an inmate search that covers all county detention facilities. You need a free account to access it. Once logged in, search by name or booking number. Results show charges, bail, facility, and booking date.

The Orange County Intake Release Center at 550 N Flower Street in Santa Ana processes Huntington Beach bookings. The Inmate Information Center phone number is (714) 710-8884. For booking and release info, call (714) 584-6790. The Orange County Sheriff's inmate info page has links to the search tool and other jail services.

Between the Huntington Beach PD arrest log and the county inmate search, you have two sources for recent arrest data. The city log shows what Huntington Beach officers did. The county tool shows who is currently in custody. Both are free.

Huntington Beach Police Records

The Huntington Beach Police Department sits at 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. The main phone is (714) 960-8811. The records division is at (714) 536-5641. If you need a copy of a specific arrest report from Huntington Beach, contact the records unit. Under the California Public Records Act, you can request copies of arrest reports. The department has 10 days to respond.

Fees for arrest report copies vary. The first page of an arrest report is typically available to the public under state disclosure rules. Full reports may have redacted sections if the case is still under investigation. Huntington Beach PD follows the same state laws as every other California police department when releasing arrest data. Basic booking information is public. Investigative details may be withheld.

Huntington Beach Arrest Disclosure Laws

Government Code 7923.610 requires the disclosure of specific arrest details. The list includes the full name of the arrested person, physical description, occupation, arrest date and time, booking date and time, arrest location, circumstances, charges, bail, and release or custody status. Huntington Beach Police and the Orange County Sheriff both comply. That is why the arrest log and inmate search contain detailed booking data for each person.

Exceptions apply only when disclosure would endanger someone or harm an active investigation. Outside those narrow situations, Huntington Beach arrest records are available to the public through the sources described on this page. The California Public Records Act provides an additional path for requesting documents that are not posted online.

Sealing Huntington Beach Arrest Records

If your Huntington Beach arrest did not result in a conviction, California law may let you seal it. Penal Code 851.87 allows petitions to seal arrest records through the court. File in Orange County Superior Court. Once granted, the arrest is hidden from most background checks. You can say you were not arrested for that offense.

Automatic relief under AB 1076 covers qualifying misdemeanor Huntington Beach arrests from 2021 onward. The DOJ reviews records monthly and clears eligible ones without a petition. Charges dismissed or never filed within one year of the arrest qualify for this automatic process.

Booking photos from Huntington Beach arrests fall under SB 1027. Websites cannot charge you to remove a mugshot. AB 1475 restricts police from posting booking photos on social media for nonviolent cases.

Note: The sealing process and automatic relief are separate pathways. Automatic relief handles qualifying cases without any action from you.

State Databases for Huntington Beach

The California DOJ keeps criminal history records that include Huntington Beach arrests. Request your own record for $25 through Live Scan. The DOJ will not give your record to third parties without your consent. For checking if someone is in state prison after a Huntington Beach case, the CDCR CIRIS tool is available. CIRIS does not cover county jail inmates.

The California DOJ record review page explains the Live Scan process for requesting your own arrest history.

This is the state portal where Huntington Beach residents can start the process of checking their own criminal history on file with the California DOJ.

Huntington Beach County Info

Huntington Beach is in Orange County. Arrested individuals are booked through the Orange County Intake Release Center in Santa Ana.

Nearby Cities

These Orange County cities near Huntington Beach have their own arrest records pages.